The golden years have never looked more terrifying.
Retirement homes have proved to be the perfect setting for some of the best horror films and novels, with movies such as Don Coscarelli‘s Bubba Ho-Tep or James Ashcroft‘s The Rule of Jenny Pen and books like Iain Reid’s We Spread and Philip Fracassi’s forthcoming The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre instantly coming to mind. And another entry into this specific horror genre is on the horizon.
Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate have released the first trailer for The Home, a new “paranoid psychological shocker” directed by The Purge creator James DeMonaco.
Starring Pete Davidson (Bodies Bodies Bodies, The King of Staten Island), John Glover (In the Mouth of Madness, Gremlins 2: The New Batch), Bruce Altman (Matchstick Men, Running Scared), and Ethan Philips (Critters, The Purge: Election Year), the film centers on a rebellious twentysomething sentenced to community service at a quiet retirement home. The residents on the fourth floor are strictly off-limits, said to require “special care.” As his suspicions grow and he digs deeper, he uncovers a chilling secret that puts both the residents’ lives and his own in grave danger.
“When I set out to create The Home, I aimed to capture the spine-chilling eeriness of 70’s horror, where suspense simmers and ultimately erupts into glorious chaos,” DeMonaco said. “Joining me is my Staten Island brother, Pete Davidson, who unveils a darker, dramatic side as his character navigates a bizarre group of residents in an old age home. The growing tension culminates in an epic blood-soaked finale, designed to leave audiences gasping, terrified, and cheering. I can’t wait for everyone to visit The Home. Cover your eyes, folks.”
Co-written by DeMonaco and Adam Cantor, and produced by Bill Block and Sebastien K. Lemercier, The Home is scheduled for release on July 25, 2025.
